Allentown

historic arts · 14201

Allentown is where Buffalo keeps the version of itself that smokes outside. Victorian houses, painted dark, lean over a strip of bars, tattoo shops, and restaurants that have outlasted three rounds of trend cycles without losing the plot. Good for a first date that needs a second venue without a cab, better for a third one that wants the conversation to go past midnight. Tradeoffs are honest: weekend nights skew loud and young, the sidewalks are uneven, and street parking near Allen and Elmwood is its own small test of patience. Charming, slightly worn, and on purpose.

4,309

singles 22–50

49%

male

$26,649

median income

$1,053

median rent

The data

Allentown by the numbers

Allentown runs female-leaning, about 49% men to 51% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Allentown is about $26,600.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
New York registers voters by party, and Erie County is about 44% Democratic to 25% Republican, with a 25% “Blank” no-party bloc.
● Verified · NYSBOE enrollment, February 2026
The median renter in Allentown pays about $1,050 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 4,300 Allentown residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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20 spots across Allentown

Allentown
Activity
Kleinhans Music Hall
Live music venue★ 4.7 · 2,039
Wheelchair access
Find it
3 Symphony Cir, Buffalo, NY 14201
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 2,039 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Kleinhans Music Hall.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 5 PM
Tue12 to 5 PM
Wed12 to 5 PM
Thu12 to 5 PM
Fri12 to 5 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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Allentown
Dining
Mothers Restaurant
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,574
Allentown
Dining
Panorama on Seven
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 777
Allentown
Dining
Patina 250
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 728
Allentown
Drinks
Founding Fathers Pub
Pub$$$$★ 4.6 · 711
Allentown
Dining
Bella Ciao
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 700
Allentown
Dining
Coco Bar & Bistro
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 684
Allentown
Dining
The Dapper Goose
New American restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 619
Allentown
Dining
Oliver's Restaurant
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 530
Allentown
Cafés
Custard Corner & Grill
Ice cream shop★ 4.4 · 523
Find it
211 Porter Ave, Buffalo, NY 14201
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 523 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Custard Corner & Grill.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Site Maps
Allentown
Activity
Shea's 710 Theatre
Performing arts theater★ 4.8 · 498
Wheelchair access
Allentown
Dining
Angeline
Fine dining restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 455
Allentown
Dining
Billy Club
New American restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 455
Allentown
Drinks
Frizzy's Bar & Grill
Bar$$$$★ 3.9 · 401
Allentown
Drinks
Tudor Lounge
Live music bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 352
Allentown
Activity
PAUSA art house
Jazz club$$$$★ 4.7 · 225
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
19 Wadsworth St, Buffalo, NY 14201
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 225 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at PAUSA art house.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu6 to 10 PM
Fri6 to 10 PM
Sat6 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Allentown
Drinks
Patrick's Rooftop
Bar$$$$★ 3.9 · 137
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
500 Pearl St Ste 1300, Buffalo, NY 14202
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
3.9★ from 137 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Patrick's Rooftop.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 2 AM
Sat4 PM to 2 AM
Sun11 AM to 6 PM
Parking
Usually plenty of parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Allentown
Dining
The Woods & Wine
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.2 · 132
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
25 Johnson Park, Buffalo, NY 14201
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 132 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Woods & Wine.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 to 11 PM
Fri4 to 11 PM
Sat4 to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 4 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Allentown
Activity
The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
Historical place museum★ 4.5 · 65
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
220 North St, Buffalo, NY 14201
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 65 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu11 AM to 4 PM
Fri11 AM to 4 PM
Sat11 AM to 4 PM
Sun11 AM to 4 PM
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Allentown
Activity
Spare Lanes
Bowling alley★ 3.7 · 57
Find it
512 Pearl St Ste 150, Buffalo, NY 14202
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
3.7★ from 57 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Spare Lanes.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri4 PM to 12 AM
Sat4 PM to 12 AM
SunClosed
Contact
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Allentown

Allentown by the numbers

Local date spots

Kleinhans Music Hall

Mothers Restaurant

Panorama on Seven

Patina 250

Founding Fathers Pub

Bella Ciao

Coco Bar & Bistro

The Dapper Goose

Oliver's Restaurant

Custard Corner & Grill

Shea's 710 Theatre

Angeline

Billy Club

Frizzy's Bar & Grill

Tudor Lounge

PAUSA art house

Patrick's Rooftop

The Woods & Wine

The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum

Spare Lanes

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